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More guys than ever are braving their local\u00a0waxing <\/a>.\u00a0We get it, you\u2019re teetering on the edge of hair removal, but without hard and fast facts, you\u2019re not jumping. Fear not, we\u2019ve got \u2019em for you. Here\u2019s the lowdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

More guys than ever are braving their local\u00a0waxing .\u00a0We get it, you\u2019re teetering on the edge of hair removal, but without hard and fast facts, you\u2019re not jumping. Fear not, we\u2019ve got \u2019em for you. Here\u2019s the lowdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3366,"featured_media":6805,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Male waxing is booming. More and more men are opting for hair removal. 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But over time, your hair follicles will weaken, which means less pain.","video_content":"","block_picture":null},{"block_title":"How long 'til I need to go back?","block_content":"You'll have around two to three weeks of silky smooth skin before the hair starts to come back. Most guys leave six weeks between appointments as you need about 5mm of hair for the wax to work most effectively. As the hairs weaken, it'll grow back more slowly, too.","video_content":"","block_picture":null},{"block_title":"Can you keep your clothes on?","block_content":"Due to the nature of waxing\u2026 not really, but it depends what part of the body you're there for. For a Brazilian you'll need to strip down to your socks, but obviously if you're just getting your eyebrows tidied you can keep all your clothes on. Wear something loose for a body wax so it's comfortable to put back on afterward.","video_content":"","block_picture":null},{"block_title":"And the alternatives are?","block_content":"Waxing is a short-term, no-strings-attached way to dip a grizzly toe in the world of hair removal. It leaves a smoother finish than shaving and, while\u00a0laser hair removal<\/a>\u00a0does last longer, it's also a long-term commitment. Plus \u2013 we weren't lying. It really will grow back.","video_content":"","block_picture":null},{"block_title":"Where can I wax?","block_content":"Wherever you wish. We've moved on from back, sack and crack (though it's still a really popular option). Brows too \u2013 waxing doesn't have to mean sharp, arched shape. It can just be a little tidy up. Those troublesome rogues, removed. 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